A Sticking Problem Solved

 

Exposed hook/loop tape

     We had to get new bags for our bikes after we got new phones.  Our phones are only a touch bigger than our old ones but didn't fit into the old bag.  My husband went to the bike store to get the new ones.  There really was only one that went onto the top bar that would fit our phones plus blocks and salt for riding.  I installed it on my bike and after doing one ride, I hated it.  The hook/loop system they used to attach the bag to the bike was exposed.  Every time I had to stop my bike, like at an intersection, the hooks would catch on my bike shorts.  At other times my leg would brush up against it while riding and it would irritate my skin.  I was almost ready to toss it but thought there had to be a fix.

Jewel's Tape I used

     Jewel's Tape and fleece the rescue.  I cut a strip of fleece the width of the hook/loop tape and enough length to go from side to side underneath the bag.  Then I attached a piece of Jewel's Tape to each of the short ends.

Fleece strip ready for install

     I removed the paper from one end and stuck it to the bag.  Then I threaded the fleece between the bike bar and the cable.  I then removed the other piece of paper from the tape and adhered it to the bag.  No need to stitch or iron.  Now the hook/loop tape is covered with soft fleece.  No more catching on my bike shorts or scratching my leg.

Left side covered

Right side covered